Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 7, 2015 7:14pm
Granted I have not followed MLB at all this season (fuck the dolans). But how in the world do the Pirates have the second best record in baseball, and have to play a 1 game playoff?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 7, 2015 7:59pm
For the same reason a 7-9 NFL team can host a playoff game. Because it's more important to reward teams for being the best in a certain geographic area than it is to reward teams for just being the best.Commander of Awesome;1755864 wrote:Granted I have not followed MLB at all this season (fuck the dolans). But how in the world do the Pirates have the second best record in baseball, and have to play a 1 game playoff?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 7, 2015 8:12pm
This game might be over already.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 7, 2015 8:19pm
Bit of an overreaction.Mulva;1755868 wrote:This game might be over already.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 7, 2015 8:24pm
Pirates a touch nervous looking.
At no point have I thought Cole was a good matchup for that young fastball hitting lineup.
At no point have I thought Cole was a good matchup for that young fastball hitting lineup.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 7, 2015 8:24pm
[h=1]COLE'S FIRST-INNING STRUGGLES CONTINUE[/h]
The Cubs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the NL wild-card game over Gerrit Cole and the Pirates thanks to Kyle Schwarber's RBI single. Cole entered the start with a 3.94 ERA in the first inning this season, compared to 2.35 in all other innings. Follow live
The Cubs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the NL wild-card game over Gerrit Cole and the Pirates thanks to Kyle Schwarber's RBI single. Cole entered the start with a 3.94 ERA in the first inning this season, compared to 2.35 in all other innings. Follow live
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 7, 2015 8:29pm
Cubs have posted shutouts in 6 of Arrieta's last 12 starts. 2 of them were against the Pirates. He gave up a total of 4 runs (3 earned) in 5 starts against them this year.like_that;1755869 wrote:Bit of an overreaction.
All I said was "might", but would it really surprise you?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 7, 2015 8:35pm
It would me. If the playoffs weren't different Kershaw would have led the Dodgers much more in the postseason.Mulva;1755873 wrote:Cubs have posted shutouts in 6 of Arrieta's last 12 starts. 2 of them were against the Pirates. He gave up a total of 4 runs (3 earned) in 5 starts against them this year.
All I said was "might", but would it really surprise you?
What Arrieta has done is amazing....but this is different. I expect him to be very good still (7 1/3 2 ER)
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 7, 2015 8:52pm
Holy Hell...I'll guess 480 feet and into the river.
Cole is not ready for this stage.
Cole is not ready for this stage.
Ironman92
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Oct 7, 2015 9:29pm
Terrible AB by Walker
Ironman92
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Oct 7, 2015 9:36pm
This ump has rung up 2 in row with runner on....both pitches not even touching K zone....terrible. Pirates aren't getting any help at home. The HP ump seem to be out of his league here.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 7, 2015 10:00pm
Well....that is it. Pirates had him and Marte wasn't patient and hits into the GIDP. Why Bryant was where he was and snagging that shot by Polanco was a back breaker.....had a good chance for 2+ runs that inning.
I will now officially calling this game over.
I will now officially calling this game over.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 7, 2015 10:04pm
Gerrit Cole. What a tool. Pitch better next time.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 7, 2015 10:13pm
Sean Rodriguez....douchebag of the month. Good God
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Oct 7, 2015 10:20pm
Hey, look at that, no class from the Pirates. Shocking/s
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 7, 2015 10:23pm
Arrieta has allowed 3 hits at 107 mph or above and Pirates hit 3 in a row 107-107-107 and another 109.....cannot catch a break and Bryant has been perfectly positioned twice to make 3 outs on those 4 rockets.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 7, 2015 10:45pm
Pittsburgh is trash. They deserve to be out in 1.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 7, 2015 10:56pm
Going to be crazy in Chicago this next series.
You going to get anywhere near it S&L?
You going to get anywhere near it S&L?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 7, 2015 11:01pm
Arrieta classy interview.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 7, 2015 11:33pm
Same philosophy for the Blackhawks- I'll go and take advantage of the great partying opportunity. But I won't cheat for the Chicago teams. Not a bandwagoner.Ironman92;1755895 wrote:Going to be crazy in Chicago this next series.
You going to get anywhere near it S&L?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 8, 2015 6:36am
Bandwagon? Lol.....you live there, just wondering if you were going to take advantage of a pretty exciting event.SportsAndLady;1755898 wrote:Same philosophy for the Blackhawks- I'll go and take advantage of the great partying opportunity. But I won't cheat for the Chicago teams. Not a bandwagoner.
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Oct 8, 2015 8:56am
I haven't been this hungover at work in a looooong time.
Great win. I feel bad for the Pirates. 2nd best record in MLB and they're done.
With that said, onward we go! Time for the Cardinals, the one team I truly despise.
This Cubs team is going to be scary over the next few years.
Great win. I feel bad for the Pirates. 2nd best record in MLB and they're done.
With that said, onward we go! Time for the Cardinals, the one team I truly despise.
This Cubs team is going to be scary over the next few years.
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
Oct 8, 2015 9:56am
Commander of Awesome;1755864 wrote:Granted I have not followed MLB at all this season (fuck the dolans). But how in the world do the Pirates have the second best record in baseball, and have to play a 1 game playoff?
It is ridiculous; if they are going to have 2 wild card teams, it has to be at least a 3 game set. Otherwise, drop the second wild card team, and the 4 teams in each league play 7 game series' --- that's how you find out which team, overall, is the best.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 8, 2015 10:01am
I know you weren't implying that...I just didn't want to be confused with a bandwagoner lolIronman92;1755905 wrote:Bandwagon? Lol.....you live there, just wondering if you were going to take advantage of a pretty exciting event.
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
Oct 8, 2015 10:21am
Ironman92;1755884 wrote:This ump has rung up 2 in row with runner on....both pitches not even touching K zone....terrible. Pirates aren't getting any help at home. The HP ump seem to be out of his league here.
There must have been a dozen pitches well off the plate that he got a strike call on. This is a pitcher that doesn't need help, so if he gets those calls you may as well hang it up.